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The story of the Olden water
As the ice on the underside of the glacier melts, the water flows through the bedrock of gneiss, where minerals are added, and with good pressure through pipes it runs directly into our bottling room in Oldedalen. Strict quality requirements ensure that the water is untouched and untreated until bottled

 

Briksdalsbreen in Norway

Briksdalsbreen (English: the Briksdal glacier) is one of the most accessible and best known arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. Briksdalsbreen is located in the municipality of Stryn in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The glacier lies on the north side of the Jostedalsbreen, in Briksdalen (the Briks valley) which is located at the end of the Oldedalen valley, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the village of Olden. It is located inside Jostedalsbreen National Park. Briksdalsbreen terminat...

 

- Haiku X 150 - the Glacier -

the sight of a pearl

                                            a pioneering era ~
 
                                              mineral water










04.04.2019
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Nau Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Well crafted and the image is still with me! I’ve been away but dropping in to post a few and see what you’ve been doing! I’ve missed reading yours Sun! Will look at a few more!
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April 15, 2019 at 12:59 PM
- Many thanks, Edlynn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Nau Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Well crafted and the image is still with me! I’ve been away but dropping in to post a few and see what you’ve been doing! I’ve missed reading yours Sun! Will look at a few more!
Andresen Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM
:)
Proxenos Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 2:16 AM
Such clever interpretation and meaning in so few words and your pic. certainly also tells its story - it looks like fairyland. Hope you are well my dear friend. Poetry hugs, Jenniy
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April 15, 2019 at 12:59 PM
- Many thanks, Jennifer :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Horne Avatar
April 11, 2019 at 2:27 PM
oh, love this
Andresen Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:58 PM
- Many thanks, Jack :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kiser Avatar
April 10, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Purely magical!
Andresen Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:58 PM
- Many thanks, M.L. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 2:11 PM
Interesting information and a Haiku that fits
Andresen Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:57 PM
- Many thanks, Allen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 12:20 PM
how engaging can this poem be, anne, with historical references to boot!... very nice; happy huggs
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April 15, 2019 at 12:57 PM
- Many thanks, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rose  Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 4:46 AM
so glad you shared this beautiful part of your world. Love it, have a great day dear one. xo
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April 15, 2019 at 12:57 PM
- Many thanks, Pixie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kannan Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 12:26 AM
Beautiful poetry and I loved that picture too. Thanks for sharing.
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April 15, 2019 at 12:56 PM
- Many thanks, Supraja :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 5, 2019 at 4:39 PM
Enjoyed reading and learning from your work. Does the water have a good flavor or taste? Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Andresen Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:56 PM
- Many thanks, Sara :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 5, 2019 at 10:46 AM
Refreshing! Excellent dearest, Anne-Lise! Hugs xxx
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April 5, 2019 at 12:03 PM
- Thank you very much, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 9:48 AM
A pearl indeed, well done Anne-Lise...
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April 5, 2019 at 9:57 AM
- Thank you very much, Charlie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 4, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Great hakiu Sunshine, love the imagery. It looks an amazing place. Tom.
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April 5, 2019 at 6:54 AM
- Thank you very much, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
April 4, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Nature keeps pleasantly surprising us, Anne-Lise. Clean spring water is beneficial, in more ways than one! Hugs // paul
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April 5, 2019 at 6:54 AM
- Thank you very much, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sands Avatar
April 4, 2019 at 3:56 PM
Wow, very nice :) Well done.
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April 5, 2019 at 6:54 AM
- Thank you very much, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
April 4, 2019 at 3:42 PM
That photo is awesome..your poem evokes that imagery.
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April 5, 2019 at 6:53 AM
- Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 4, 2019 at 3:13 PM
There is nothing as refreshing as drinking cold, clear, water which are barely covering rocks.
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April 5, 2019 at 6:53 AM
- Thank you very much, Caren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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April 4, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Hello Sunshine Smile, yes i agree drinking fresh spring water is better. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs: Darlene
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April 5, 2019 at 6:52 AM
- Thank you very much, Darlene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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